New Panel For Kingsland's Gateway Marker

This week we were in Kingsland replacing the panel at the foot of the town's well-known Gateway Marker.

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Initially created using a laser-etched laminate, the original panel did not standup to the northerly aspect and harsh New Zealand sun.  The new panel, created using laser-etched stainless steel, gives credit to Albert-Eden Local Board who funded the Gateway Marker and supports a QR Code which links to Kingsland's website and offers information about local businesses, parking, train schedules and more.

BNZ Marketview January 2015

NZ Online retail Sales Index

HIGHLIGHTS

  • New Zealanders’ total online spending in January was 7% higher than in January last year.
  • Online spending at domestic merchants in January was up 2% compared to January 2014. This is down on the 7% growth rate observed in December and is also slower than the January growth rate for retail electronic card transactions (which are dominated by physical stores).
  • Kiwis’ online spending at overseas sites continues to grow strongly - up 14% on January last year.
  • The online sales split between domestic and international merchants was 57% / 43% in January. The international market share is back to its all-time high of 43%, following a typical seasonal drop in December.

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BNZ Marketview December 2014

Online Sales December 2014

HIGHLIGHTS

The strength in New Zealand’s online spending continued in December, with total online retail spending up 12% on December 2013. Online spending at domestic merchants in December was up 7% compared to December 2013 and online spending at overseas sites was up 19%. Spending in several categories was up by more than 20% on December 2013 levels, with food and entertainment goods performing strongly.

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